Consented Bodily Injury and Its Legal Limits in Combat Sports under Brazilian Law

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@article{1711656,
      author = {Diogo Wettl Gomes Assinger},
      title = {Consented Bodily Injury and Its Legal Limits in Combat Sports under Brazilian Law},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {5},
      pages = {22-31},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1711656.pdf},
      abstract = {This study examines the legal limits of consent in combat sports, analyzing when bodily harm is legally justified. It reviews rules, out-of-bound conduct, and minors? participation to clarify how consent legitimizes harm within ethical and legal boundaries.},
      keywords = {Consented Bodily Harm; Combat Sports; Criminal Liability; Civil Liability; Consent; Minors; Law.},
      month = {November},
  }